Re: Multi-genre Dirtside II at conventions...

Hi,

A missile has nearly the same definition as projectile, with the
distinction of having a defined target. A rocket has a rocket engine
as its means of propulsion. The terms are not interchangeable. For
example, a Tomahawk is a missile that is not a rocket, an ICBM and a
Sidewinder are both missiles and rockets, and the Me163 Komet is a
rocket that is not a missile.

Guided or unguided should properly be used only to determine whether
the trajectory is controllable after launch.

Cheers,
Tony Christney

> Missiles, or rockets?  My understanding of the two terms is that
> Missiles are guided, capable of in-flight adjustments to their
> trajectory and rockets are "dumb" basically rising on a booster and
> falling where the trajectory takes them.
>
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